Mercy and Justice

I am compassion.
A hand when help is needed.
A hug when depair is there.
I help others to help
themselves - for to leave
them helpless is cruel.

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I am consequence.
Sooner or later, I must be faced
by king and subject alike.
Such is the order of things.
My judgements with discretion.
Mercy cannot rob me.